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Over 70% through the 2Q earnings season, profits look to have grown 42% and profit margins nearly 10%. But a closer look at the reports still shows signs of weak consumer spending, with companies benefiting largely from cost-cutting, leaving stocks to question the outlook. There are exceptions - most notably Apple. Paul Vigna, Michael Reid and George Stahl discuss.